Committee for the Responsible Use of Artificial Intelligence
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is a rapidly evolving field, with an increasingly significant impact on education, presenting both opportunities and challenges. Notably, Generative AI tools like ChatGPT have garnered immense popularity, attracting 100 million users within just two months of their launch. Major technology companies, including Google, Microsoft, and Apple, are also integrating Generative AI into their products, signaling widespread availability. Illinois State University is no exception, with the potential for widespread adoption of these new tools among its student body, faculty, and staff. The university may leverage these new advances in AI to enhance its operational efficiency and effectiveness. Furthermore, Generative AI, exemplified by ChatGPT, can assume various roles in the teaching and learning processes, offering opportunities to improve the learning experience for students. Nonetheless, it is essential to acknowledge that while Generative AI holds promise, its unwise implementations can lead to significant ethical and legal dilemmas, potentially causing undue harm. Therefore, careful consideration of the ethical and legal aspects surrounding Generative AI adoption is imperative.
Mission for Overall Committee
Committee’s Mission
- To oversee the efforts of the committee to ensure transparent, diverse, equitable, and inclusive engagement in the campus dialogue around AI.
- To support the integration of AI into campus operations and practices in an informed and responsible manner.
- To support faculty, students, and staff who do not wish to adopt AI tools into their teaching, research, learning, work, or careers.
- To foster responsible development and use of Generative AI tools by students, faculty, and staff.
- To promote awareness and understanding of the ethical and legal implications of Generative AI.
- To establish clear guidelines and recommend policies for the ethical, equitable, and responsible use of Generative AI on campus.
- To identify and address potential biases and inequalities associated with Generative AI.
- To monitor and evaluate the impact of Generative AI on campus life and suggest adjustments as needed.
- To serve as a resource and advocate for the responsible use of Generative AI for the faculty, staff, and students at Illinois State University, and for our alumni and community partners.
By-Laws
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Strategic Plan
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Steering Team: Membership and Charges
J. Cooper Cutting (co-chair) – Assistant Vice President for Academic Planning
Charles Edamala (co-chair) – Associate Vice President & Chief Information Officer
Craig Gatto – Associate Vice President for Academic Administration
Craig McLauchlan – Associate Vice President for Research and Graduate Programs
Craig Jackson – Director of Infrastructure Op Network
Jennifer Friberg – Director, Center Integ. Professor Dev
Byron Craig – Int Chief Equity Inclusion Officer
Tina Williams – Department Chairperson
Roy Magnuson – Director of Emerging Technologies for Instruction and Research
Rob Bailey – Executive Director of Student Affairs IT
Alice Maginnis – Deputy General Counsel
Martha Horst – Professor
Cobi Blair – Student
Dallas Long – Dean, Milner Library
Kristin Carlson – Associate Professor, Provost Fellow
Teaching Subcommittee: Membership and Charges
Jennifer Friberg – Chair of Teaching Subcommittee, Director, Center Integ. Professor Dev
Edward Breitweiser – Inst. Assistant Professor
Jim Stanlaw – Professor
Abigail Stone – Assistant Professor
Allison Kroesch – Assistant Professor
Jeff Grabb – IT Manager Administration Coordinator
David Giovagnoli – Program Coordinator
Katie Boland – Student
Isaac Galewsky – Student
Donald Reed – Associate Dean of Students
Committee’s Mission
- Make policy recommendations to the Academic Senate on the ethical and responsible use of AI in teaching and professional development.
- Provide guidance on bias, transparency, and research with respect to pedagogical applications of AI.
- Review AI-based systems used at the university for potential bias.
- Monitor and assess the impact of AI on the university community.
- Organize workshops and training sessions to equip faculty with skills for using AI in their teaching and research.
- In consultation with and in support of CIPD efforts already underway.
- Host a showcase or symposium to share best practices and innovative uses of AI in teaching and/or research.
- In consultation with CIPD and in support of CIPD efforts.
Research Subcommittee: Membership and Charges
Craig McLauchlan – Chair of Research Subcommittee, Associate Vice President for Research and Graduate Programs
Aaron Pitluck – Professor
Allison Nguyen – Assistant Professor
Anna Smith – Associate Professor
Maria Tudela – Assistant Professor
Vijay Devabhaktuni – Department Chairperson
Chandler Kaiden – IT Technology Associate
Erin Thomas – Program Coordinator
Alysa Solomon – Student
Emma Martin – Student
Joe Sandy – Graduate Student
Mehdi Bennis – Student
Miriam Wolff – Graduate Student
Tyler Bever – Student
Committee’s Mission
- Make policy recommendations to the Academic Senate on the ethical and responsible use of AI in research.
- Provide guidance on bias, transparency, and research with respect to research applications of AI.
- Review AI-based systems used at the university for potential bias.
- Monitor and assess the impact of AI on the university community.
- Investigate and recommend research applications of AI.
- Explore opportunities for AI-powered research projects across various disciplines.
- Facilitate collaboration between researchers across disciplines to explore the potential of AI in all disciplines.
Operations Subcommittee: Membership and Charges
Craig Jackson – Chair of Operations Subcommittee, Director of Infrastructure Op Network
Geeta Pasi – Visiting Professor
Abel Ninan – Student Worker
Aubrey Anderson – Student
Joey Brown – IT Manager Administration Coordinator
Nathan Stien – IT Technology Associate
Tracy Rosenberger – IT Technology Associate
Femi Shobowale – Staff
Committee’s Mission
- Review proposals for the use of AI tools within the institution.
- Support administration of AI systems for teaching, research, and administrative systems
- Facilitate the implementation of AI tools across campus.
- Support administration of AI systems for teaching, research, and administrative systems
- Regularly conduct a scan of AI usage across campus.
- Provide guidance on data privacy and security regarding AI.
- Provide guidance on how AI should be appropriately integrated into all ISU work/ practices
Governance: Membership and Charges
Craig Gatto – Chair of Governance Subcommittee, Associate Vice President for Academic Administration
Marta Horst – Professor
Angell Howard – Program Coordinator
Steve Bryant – Instructional Assistant Professor
Justin Turner – Assistant Professor
Sam Burke – Graduate Student
Jen Stevenson – Coordinator of Student Services
Committee’s Mission
- Make policy recommendations to the Academic Senate on the ethical and responsible use of AI in teaching and professional development.
- Provide guidance on bias, transparency, and research with respect to pedagogical applications of AI.
- Review AI-based systems used at the university for potential bias.
- Monitor and assess the impact of AI on the university community.
- Organize workshops and training sessions to equip faculty with skills for using AI in their teaching and research.
- In consultation with and in support of CIPD efforts already underway.
- Host a showcase or symposium to share best practices and innovative uses of AI in teaching and/or research.
- In consultation with CIPD and in support of CIPD efforts.
Committee Formation
As artificial intelligence (AI) continues to gain traction and widespread usage, many people are curious about its impact on students at Illinois State and the measures the University is implementing to guarantee the responsible use of this emerging technology.